Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony WX80	January 2013	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony WX70 Compare	January 2012	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony WX50 Compare	January 2012	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 2.70" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony WX30 Compare	July 2011	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony WX10 Compare	January 2011	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 2.80" 460k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX10.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80.

Fixed screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.20 m.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87"). It weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

92 mm (3.62")

52 mm (2.05")

52 mm (2.05")